Jo Anne Gunderson Wins US Girls Junior Championship
Seventeen year old Jo Anne Gunderson of Seattle defeated Clifford Ann Creed 4 and 3 to win the eighth annual USGA Girls Junior Championship at Heather Downs Country Club Toledo Ohio. Gunderson led with a birdie on the first hole and played solid golf posting three birdies and six pars on the first nine to seize the match.
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Toledo
Ohio
Jo Anne Gunderson
Seattle
U. S. Golf Assn
Clifford Ann Creed
One- Jonsas
Chicago
Clifford Ann
Heather Downs
Jo Anne
Oklahoma Chosen To Run Off Again With Grid Honors
National prognosticators expect the Oklahoma Sooners to defend their title in the upcoming season led by 27 returning lettermen and a 30 game win streak. They project Oklahoma atop a strong national poll with Michigan State Notre Dame and Ohio State filling top spots. The piece notes competition across conferences and highlights key players and rivals shaping the race.
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Oklahoma
New York
Sooners
Notre Dame
Michigan State
Ohio State
Army
TCU
Maryland
Stanford
Georgia Tech
Pittsburgh
Clarence Peaks
Walt Kowalczyk
Howard
Hopalong
Michigan
Darkhorse
Clinoig
Pitt
Syracuse
Holy Cross
Colgate
Penn State
Ivy League
Yale
Kush Guizers Lead Newspaper League in Narrow Win
Kush Guizers extend two week lead as Lloyd Williams fuels a 9 to 7 win for the leaders over Bills in Herald-Journal Golf League. Lee Hearn guides Mosher to 8 to 7 victory over Carl's while Verne Ruckdeschel powers Irvings past Urbans 14 to 2. Next week Rushes meet Irvings, Carls face Urbans, Bills take on Mosher.
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Kushes
Carls
Lloyd Williams
Bills
Herald-Journal Golf
Parkinson
J. Lamzesss
Kelly
L. Willams
L. Berring
W. Meneilly
Viggiano
Moshers
Mosher
Jones Ana
Gallivan
Bovalino
R Johnson
Ve.e.ee
Trvings
W.irving
Spring A A
Pichette
A. O'Brien
Ruckdesch
S.lanza
International League and Minor Leagues Baseball Scores Brief
AP reported results from multiple minor and regional leagues. Buffalo led Montreal 7 3 in one line while Toronto split a doubleheader 1 0 2 Rochester 0 1 and Richmond 3 0 Havana 0 4 and Miami at Columbus were postponed. Atlanta topped Birmingham 10 5 while Nashville 4 Mobile 3 New Orleans 2 Memphis at Montgomery postponed.
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Buffalo
Montreal
Toronto
Rochester
Richmond
Havana
Miami
Columbus
Southern Association
Atlanta
Birmingham
T. Nashville
Chattanooga
Mobile
New Orleans
Memphis
Montgomery
Aseouiation
Denver
Louisville
Wichita
Minneapolis
Bt. Paul
Omaha
Indianapolis
Charleston
Tulsa
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
Austin
Houston
Dallas
Williamsport
Johnstown
Schenectady
Albany
Syracuse
Binehamton
Newtown
Reading
Eagans and Mother's Club Win League Titles
The Eagans defeated the Lions to win the Mattydate Babe Ruth Baseball League championship 6 to 9 as Dick Ashford pitched a shutout on two hits with nine strikeouts. Dave Sauer and Jerry Coe provided key defense and bunting. The Mother's Club beat the Firemen's Auxiliary 1 to 0 to claim the Girls Junior Softball League title.
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Eagans
Mattydate Babe Ruth
Lions
Dick Ashford
Dave Sauer
Jerry Coe
Longden Nearing All-Time Jockey Wins Mark at Del Mar
Del Mar California. Johnny Longden on the cusp of becoming the winningest jockey in modern history as he trails Sir Gordon Richards’ 4,870 victories by four. On his 15th wedding anniversary, Longden has seven mounts on today’s card led by Lucky G. L. in the 12th Del Mar Derby. after yesterday’s two wins from five rides, he nears the milestone.
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del Mar
Calif. i
Johnny Longden
Longden
England
Gordon Richards
Lucky G. L
Gold Cup Races in Detroit River Field Set for Day
Ten boats prepared for the Gold Cup powerboat race in Detroit with two breaking previous qualifying marks. Nine more hoped to qualify in early morning trials as darkness halted Friday night efforts for the 12-boat field.
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Detroit
Defense Problem At Start Defense Problem At Start
Central New York football powers Syracuse Cornell and Colgate opened fall drills focusing on defense. Syracuse coach Schwartzwalder stresses defense rotation. Brown nursing mumps but expected to play. Kuczala shoulder repaired. Cornell aims to improve defense with Boland holding up. James notes offensive defense. Colgate seeks ends and tackles to replace graduates with Martin quarterbacking and Garn at tackle. Openers: Syracuse faces Maryland. Cornell visits Colgate in Hamilton.
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Central New York
Floyd
Ben) Schwartzwalder
Syracuse
Cornell
James
Colgate
Hal Lahar
Orange
Fred Kuczala
Jim Brown
Big Red
Artie Boland
Red Raiders
Guy Martin
Brown
Schwartzwalder
Chuck Zimmerman
Dan Fogarty
Kuczala
Maryland Terrapins
Steve Miles
Joe Ryan
Roberson
Bob McAnuff
Boland
Hamilton
la Mascellino
Bob Garn
Tom Powell
Martin
Lahar
Jack Call
Walt Carlson
Bob Deming
Ed Whitehair
Hebblethwaite wins Seneca Jr Tourney
Jimmy Hebblethwaite fired a low 86 to win the Seneca Golf Club junior tournament yesterday. Jack Mowins took low net with 67 in the 18 hole medal event. Bobby Marks and John Meier tied for second at 7. Don Russell placed third with 73 and Tim Carter fourth with 74.
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Jimmy Hebblethwaite
Seneca Golf Club
Jack Mowins
Bobby Marks
John Meier
Don Russell
Tim’ Carter
Boudreau to Rejoin Athletics After Illness
Manager Lou Boudreau is recovering from a throat infection at Lenox Hill Hospital and plans to rejoin the Kansas City Athletics on Monday. He has been hospitalized since early Wednesday morning.
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Boudreau
NEW York
Lou Boudreau
Lenox Hill Hospital
Kansas City Athletics
Layne Sparks Lions Past Eagles in Orange Bowl Showdown
Bobby Layne fired key passes as the Detroit Lions defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 30-14 in Miami’s Orange Bowl. Howard Cassady did not score, while Adrian Burk guided the Eagles in a fourth straight exhibition defeat as Detroit moved to 2-1 in the pre season.
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Howard
Cassady
Ohio State
Detroit
Lions
Philadelphia Eagles
Miami
Bobby Layne
Texas
Dorne Dibble
Don McIlhenney
Earl Girard
Adrian Burk
Bobby ‘Walston
John Bredice
Eagles
Maple Leafs Split Weekend Twin Bill In Extra Innings
Toronto and Rochester split a Friday doubleheader in two extra inning games both ending 1-0. Don Johnson won the opener for Toronto with three hits allowed in eight innings, while Duke Marketel outdueled Lynn Lovenguth in the nightcap for Rochester. Led by these results, Toronto maintained a 34 game edge over Rochester and Miami in the International League standings as Montreal dropped twice to Buffalo.
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Toronto
Rochester
Don Johnson
Duke Markell
Lynn ‘Lovenguth
Lovenguth
Leafs
Miami
Montreal
Buffalo
Richmond Virginians
Havana
Columbus
Camillus Microd Drivers Triumph at Waterloo Fair
Four Camillus microd race drivers captured wins at Waterloo Fair Ground. Mike Gabriel won two events including the 25 lap feature, with Jerry Tambroni runner up in the main race. Gary Itanis took the 15 lap semi final and Don Angel finished second in the elimination dash. They will race next on Wednesday at the New York State Fair.
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Waterloo Fair Ground
New York State Fair
Mike Gabriel
Waterloo
Jerry Tambroni
Gary Itanis
Don Angel
Qualifying rounds begin for Syracuse Golf Association tour
The Syracuse Golf Association qualifying rounds start today at Tuscarora and run through tomorrow and Monday. About 250 members will compete to earn spots representing 10 clubs in the tournament.
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Syracuse Golf Association
Tuscarora
Vasquez TKO's Soo Ends Unbeaten String in Ring
Mexican lightweight Bernabe Vasquez defeated Jimmy Soo of Philadelphia by technical knockout at 1:32 of the sixth round. Soo had a 34 fight winning streak snapped as Vasquez opened with a fast flurry and lefts and rights. Soo was bleeding and unable to continue after being dropped by the referee's stoppage.
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Washington
Bernabe
Baby
Vasquez
Jimmy Soo
Philadelphia
Soo
Marty Gallagher
Canadian Pro Football Big Four Scores
Montreal 42 Ottawa 10 highlights a lopsided pro football result. Western League Winniper 3 Britsh Columbia 1 shows a narrow game outcome. South Atlantic League results include Charlotte 7 Columbia Augusta 3 and Macon 1 Savannah at Jacksonville with an unresolved note.
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Montreal
Ottawa
Britsh Columbia
Charlotte
Columbia Augusta
Macon
Savannah
Jacksonville
Jamestown Club Folds as Pony League Ends
The Class D Pony League ends with Jamestown Falcons folding after 18 seasons. President Jerry Lawson cites about 7000 dollars losses and attendance drop to 22000 against a five year peak over 100000. President Vincent McNamara forecasts eight clubs next year with new city interest. meeting set Sept 15. Hamilton Ontario and Bradford Pennsylvania left the league earlier due to finances.
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Buffalo
Jamestown
Vincent McNamara
Jamestown Falcons
Jerry Lawson
Falcons
Vernon Downs sanctions two drivers in harness race case
Vernon Downs judges punished two drivers under New York State Harness Racing rules. Charles Dill received a 10 day suspension for failing to appear to drive Seymour Hanover on August 28 1956 and will be ineligible through September 10. Clarence Chase of Gallupville NY was fined 25 dollars for abusing a filly during a two year old trot and will regain driving eligibility after payment.
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New York State
Harness Racing Commission
Charles
Pete) Dill
Charles Dill
Seymour Hanover
Dill
Vernon
Clarence Chase
Gallupville
Sally
Chese
Four Aces for Golfer Bradford Pa
George Driscoll of Olean has four aces in his career after a 212 yard second hole ace at Ben Hills Country Club Bradford. His earlier holes in one came at Pebble Beach California St Bonaventure Golf Club and Bartlett Country Club in Olean.
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Bradford
George Driscoll
Olean
Benhills Country Club
Pebble Beach
Calif
St. Bonaventure Golf Club
Bartlett Country Club
Turner Suspended by Massachusetts Boxing Commission
Middleweight Jesse Turner of St. Louis and his manager Eddie Yawitz were suspended by the Massachusetts Boxing Commission for failing to honor a contract to box for the Callahan A C of Boston last Tuesday night.
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Boston
Jesse Turner
St. Louis
Eddie Yawitz
Massachusetts Boxing Commission
Callahan A.C
Fight Results From Washington New Orleans Seattle
Boxing results list fighters by city with weights and outcomes. Baby Vasquez 135 of Mexico City stopped Jimmy S00 13 in Washington. Charney Jonah Rex stopped Jesse Turner 158% in New Orleans. Harry Kid Matthews 182 of Seattle beat Ezzard Charles 200 in Seattle.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Baby Vasquez
Mexico City
Jimmy S00
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Charney Jonah
Rex
Jesse Turner
Seattle
Harry
Kid) Matthews
Ezzard Charles
Mantle Leads Home Run Chase For Yankees
The record notes Mickey Mantle leading the Yankees in a home run chase with 47 as they edge Babe Ruth’s 1927 pace. The text also references Cincinnati Reds and Giants with unclear figures, and mentions New York teams and 15 record figures amid confusion.
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Associated Press
Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Cincinnati Rediega
New York Gianta
al Lagge
Syracuse Stopped In Third In Weather Routed Doubleheader
Syracuse and Binghamton are slated for a Southern Tier doubleheader after Friday rain washed the game. The first game was halted in the third with no score and two outs. the Saturday twin bill will resume with both clubs awaiting better weather conditions.
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Syracuse
Binghamton
Baseball standings and results from regional games
Standings show Schenectady leading with 75 wins, Albany 72, Reading 73, Allentown 65, Syracuse 58. Last night results: Schenectady 5 Albany 3 in 1st, Allentown 6 Reading 5 in 1st, Williamsport 5 15 Johnstown 4 9, Syracuse at Binghamton rain. Tonight games include Syracuse at Binghamton twi nights, Reading at Allentown, Williamsport at Johnstown, Albany at Schenectady.
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Schenectady
Binghamton
Reading
Allentown
Albany
Williamsport
Syracuse
Johnstown
Schenectady Powers Past Albany in Eight Inning Victory
Timely homers by TJ Schenectady fueled a 5-3 win for Schenectady over Albany in eight innings before a thunderstorm halted the second game. Reading dropped two to Allentown, while Williamsport swept Johnstown 5-4 and 15-9. Albany’s Babe Daskalakis and Ed Irons homered, and Frank Herrera delivered a game winning 13th homer in extras for the Jays. The losses tighten the Indians’ gap to Schenectady by three games.
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van Remmen
Monroe
Herrera
George Morgan
Frank Herrera
Jays
Reading
Redbirds
Indians
Schenectady
Binghamton
Snead and Hogan Team Up for Olympic Fund Match
Sammy Snead and Ben Hogan will play as a team for only the third time meeting Chick Harbert and Ron Laparlin in an 18 hole best ball match at Battle Creek Country Club. The event benefits the Olympic Fund and will take place Monday in Battle Creek Michigan.
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Snead
Hogan
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